Is my beardie eating enough ?

[Arlothemightybeardie]

I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong place (I'm new on this website) but my 2-3 months old Bearded Dragon seems to eat every 2 days, is this normal ? He is strong and runs around in his terrarium, his poops are normal and all. I'm just worried he doesn't eat enough. Maybe it's too soon, I've had him for a week or so.

 

[CooperDragon]

If he's alert and active, he's probably fine. Does he eat a big meal when he does eat? Their appetites will fluctuate so keep offering a couple of meals per day. If he doesn't want it but is still active, that's OK. He may hit a growth spurt and eat a lot more down the road.

 

[Arlothemightybeardie]

He does eat a lot when he eats, thanks for the information, I just wasn't sure if it was normal or if he was sick.

 

[kingofnobbys]

I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong place (I'm new on this website) but my 2-3 months old Bearded Dragon seems to eat every 2 days, is this normal ? <<<< NO ... at his age if he has proper levels of UVA and heat and long enough tom bask, he should on AT LEAST TWO LIVE INSECT MEALS PER DAY.
He is strong and runs around in his terrarium, his poops are normal and all. I'm just worried he doesn't eat enough. Maybe it's too soon, I've had him for a week or so<<< sounds like he is still adjusting to his new situation..

Are you monitoring his weight at least weekly ?

 

[Arlothemightybeardie]

He died last night, I don't know why. His poops were normal and everything, he drank water the only thing was that he didn't eat. We held a nice funeral for him in my backyard. I hope he's in a better place now.

Rest In Peace Arlo,
I'm going to miss you a lot, I'm sorry I couldn't do anything more for you. You were already in bad shape when you came home, I promised I would help you but I guess I can't keep all my promises.

 

[traildrifterphalanx]

He died last night, I don't know why. His poops were normal and everything, he drank water the only thing was that he didn't eat. We held a nice funeral for him in my backyard. I hope he's in a better place now.

Rest In Peace Arlo,
I'm going to miss you a lot, I'm sorry I couldn't do anything more for you. You were already in bad shape when you came home, I promised I would help you but I guess I can't keep all my promises.

I'm so sorry to hear of Arlo's passing
I'm unsure how long you had him, but if it happened that suddenly there may have been an underlying issue as you suggested.

Please don't let this experience discourage you from welcoming a new scaly face into your home. When the time comes, this forum will still be here for you for any assistance you need.

 

[CooperDragon]

Oh no! That's sad news =(. It didn't sound like he was showing signs of being ill if he was running around and pooping regularly. Did he have a dark black beard? He must have had an underlying health issue that he was hiding really well. In that case there isn't anything more you could have done for him unfortunately.

 

[Arlothemightybeardie]

Ne never had a black beard, but he did have stress marks which I heard are common for babies. He probably was ill, but there's nothing I can do for him now. I guess these kinds of things happen.